Becoming a 
Digital Citizen 

Lesson Introduction

First, watch the video below to see what you will need to do in this lesson. 
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Lesson Checklist

Here is what you will need to complete in this lesson:
  • Watch the Introduction Video
  • Activity #1: Read the presentation about Digital Citizenship
  • Activity #2: Watch the video, "My Online Neighborhood"
  • Activity #3: Play the Interactive Game about being Safe and Respectful Online
  • Activity #4: Write a post on your blog about what it means to be a "Good Digital Citizen" & answer the focus questions  
  • Activity #5: Take the Online Quiz about Digital Citizenship

At the end of this lesson, double check to see that you have completed each of the activities.  


Student Activities   

Activity # 1 
What is Digital Citizenship?

When using the computer and going on the internet it is important to be a good digital citizen.  What is a good citizen?  Good question!  Read the presentation to find out. Click on the picture to the right to get started.  When you click the presentation will open up in a new window as a PDF file. 

Questions to Think About: 
  • How can you be safe online? 
  • How can you be respectful online? 
  • How can you be responsible online? 

Activity # 2 
My Online Neighborhood

Watch the video to the right to learn more about what you can do online with the internet.  It also shares a few tips for staying safe while online.

Questions to Think About: 
  • What are some of the things you can do on the internet? 
  • How can you stay safe while on the internet? 

Activity # 3
Interactive Game 

Next, play this interactive game to learn how to be safe and respectful while online.  You will need to create a username so that you can save your progress and continue later if needed.  Remember to use only your first name or a nickname when creating a username.  At the end of the game, print your certificate and turn it in to Ms. Wologo. 

Click on the picture to the right to begin playing.  The game will open in a new window. 

Activity # 4
Post Entry on Blog
Getting Started: 
This will be your first blog post of the course.  You will need to click on the tab labeled "Colonist Blogs."  Once on this page, find the button that has your student number and click on it.  This will open up your personal blog page that you will be posting on throughout the course.  

To begin a new entry, click on the button that says "New Post."  This will give you a blank writing space to type your entry.  When you are finished typing your entry, click "Publish."  

This Lesson's Post: 
For this lesson's blog post you will be writing about what it means to be a good digital citizen.  Your entry should be in paragraph form, including complete sentences and correct punctuation, spelling, and grammar.  

Make sure to answer the following in your entry: 
  • What does it mean to be a good digital citizen? 
  • What are some of the rules you should follow when online and using the internet? 
  • What could you do or who could you ask if you needed help while online? 
  • What are some ways to stay safe while on the internet? 

Activity # 5
Digital Citizenship Quiz 

Take the online quiz to show what you have learned about being a good online citizen.  Make sure to put your first name and last initial, so you get credit for completing the quiz.  Choose the best answer for each question.  When you are finished, press the Submit button at the bottom.  

Additional Activities - Optional 

If you have extra time go ahead and check out these other activities and websites to learn more about digital citizenship.  
Check out more videos with Clicky and the gang.  
Play more games to learn about online safety. 
Read e-books about digital citizenship.